World news: Italy’s Democrats fail to form government, Japan hit...

If this email is not displayed correctly, please click on the following link or open your browser and paste the link into the address field: http://view.ed4.net/v/XYEWFF/T1MFSS/UDY1QP/QFZDL0/   World news: Friday March 29 2013 Financial Times - World   Italy's Democrats fail to form government Pierluigi Bersani tells president he has 'not found a solution' after being handed task of mustering enough support for a new administration http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/3CQ8V2/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   Japan hit by fall in factory output Data underscore the challenge facing the country's new leadership as it attempts to deliver on its promise to escape from economic stagnation and deflation http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/A53AWA/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   Obama appeals for 'common sense' gun law Surrounded by families affected by gun violence, the president expressed dismay that the bill might not pass through Congress http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/B4PZWB/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   Angry Cypriots withdraw bank deposits Country's banks reopen, after being closed for two weeks, albeit under strict capital controls that authorities hope will prevent a bank run http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/B4PZKQ/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   Cypriot businesses feel liquidity pinch Many Cypriot businesses are finding it hard to pay bills and wages as capital controls come into effect to protest the nation's financial sector http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/NRCQ33/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   Sarkozy: from the Elysée to private equity Nicolas Sarkozy has spent virtually all his professional life in politics but has long made no secret of his desire to make money after leaving office http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/DX1MDE/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   Hollande says employers to pay 75% tax rate By switching the burden of the 75 per cent levy to companies, the French president is seeking to save a key election pledge http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/NRCQFY/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   Mortars kill 10 at Damascus university An architecture college near government buildings is hit in the latest in an increasing number of shellfire incidents in the Syrian capital http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/NRCQN5/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   Thein Sein threatens religious extremists Myanmar's president says he 'will not hesitate to use force as a last resort' to quell violence against Muslims perpetrated by hardline Buddhists http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/VT4PB4/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   US seeks cyber espionage crackdown US looks for new measures to deter hackers but that will not cause broader damage to the economic and political relationship with China http://link.ft.com/r/XYEWFF/06MECF/5CJLMI/XHN4YG/T1MNHZ/36/h?a1=2013&a2=3&a3=29   FT.com - In depth BP trial Mali intervention Libor scandal Bank bonuses Tools Your account    Portfolio Email Briefings    Price alerts Keyword alerts    RSS feeds Subscribe to FT.com     © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. FT.com Change Briefings  •   Unsubscribe  •   Change Email Address  •   Forward this email to a friend  •   Privacy Policy  •   About Us  •   Help This email was sent by or on behalf of a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723..